OVERTON ROAD, LE5 0JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LE5 0JA

OVERTON ROAD, LE5 0JA, Leicester has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This LE5 0JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LE5 postcode area, which has experienced 712 crimes and a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LE5 0JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LE5 0JA, encompassing approximately 10758 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

LE5 0JA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Quorn Road with total crimes: 7
  • Longleat Close with total crimes: 4
  • Stroud Road with total crimes: 4

OVERTON ROAD, LE5 0JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.2136.84%
Anti-social behaviour102.42-23.08%
Public order50.93-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.460.00%
Vehicle crime40.3733.33%
Other theft30.3750.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.74-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.77116.67%
Public order61.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.5633.33%
Vehicle crime30.3750.00%
Other theft20.28-75.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.583.45%
Other theft82.790.00%
Public order70.74-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour60.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5650.00%
Burglary30.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.3993.33%
Public order112.7083.33%
Burglary61.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.19-33.33%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.90-48.28%
Criminal damage and arson71.39250.00%
Public order60.650.00%
Burglary50.56-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.37200.00%
Other theft20.28100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.0220.83%
Burglary72.70133.33%
Public order60.6520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.19-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Other theft10.09-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.74-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour52.23400.00%
Public order50.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-40.00%
Other theft30.28200.00%
Vehicle crime30.2850.00%
Burglary30.28-70.00%
Drugs20.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.116.90%
Burglary102.88150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93150.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.28100.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Other theft10.09-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.2852.63%
Burglary42.700.00%
Public order40.37-42.86%
Other theft30.37-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-66.67%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.81-34.48%
Public order71.77-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson60.65-40.00%
Other theft50.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.8120.83%
Anti-social behaviour152.701400.00%
Public order131.3962.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.21233.33%
Other theft50.930.00%
Drugs40.46300.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.19-50.00%
Burglary20.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.930.00%
Public order82.230.00%
Other theft50.740.00%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Burglary20.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20246
June 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 202315
October 20231

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
July 202430
June 202429
May 202415
April 202429
March 202424
February 202431
January 202429
December 202319
November 202329
October 202324

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 202410
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LE5 0JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Quorn Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Longleat Close
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stroud Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Mornington Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Galby Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Martival
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mount Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Woodland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Lombardy Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Spinney Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prestwold Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Smedmore Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ickworth Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Layton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. French Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Sulgrave Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Frisby Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Edgecote Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bramall Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Spence Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Oakley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Overton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Longcliffe Road
    Total1
    Other theft1